A compendium of adventures, from the best-selling and award-winning Wild Guide series. Portugal is now one of Europe’s fastest growing adventure holiday destinations, brimming with wild swimming waterfalls, secret beaches, ancient forest and amazing wild places to eat and stay. This is the ultimate guide for those who enjoy outdoor living and getting away from the hustle and bustle of tourist hotspots. Discover Portugal in all its natural glory.
Edwina Pitcher is a travel journalist, photographer and video blogger specialising in the conservation and legacy of Europe’s wilderness and wildlife. She has swum, walked, eaten and travelled extensively throughout Portugal, completing solo the 600km long pilgrim route from Lisbon to Santiago de Compostela.
The Wild Guide series was winner of the Travmedia Travel Guidebook of the Year 2015
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Waterfalls, river pools and blue lagoons for wild swimming
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Secret beaches, sea caves, rock stacks and islands to canoe to
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Vineyards, restaurants, fresh seafood and local produce markets
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Campsites, farm stays and luxurious retreats
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Ancient forests and amazing wildlife
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Dramatic mountain and verdant valley walks
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Prehistoric art and ancient remains
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Colourful festas and country fairs
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Mountain villages and traditional crafts
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Historic castles, lost ruins and hilltop fortresses